ThinkPad T16

The Lenovo business class machines. They're designed to be repaired. On the current market, I'd buy a used Lenovo ThinkPad T480. A real tank and easy to fix. If you want new, get a Lenovo ThinkPad T16/Gen 5. Make sure it's Gen 5 to get easily swappable RAM and batteries, serviceability, and a modula

Initially I was sceptical about buying used but options like that are quire appealing. I only have 2 concerns though. Will a CPU like the Ultra 5 235U have enough performance to last into the future with only 2 P cores? I will reply here, in one comment, to both of your comments, just to keep it all

"The Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 4 with the AMD processor left an overall good impression in our test. You get a high-quality and stable business laptop with comfortable input devices and a bright display that just lacks a higher frequency. The LowPower display requires little power, which leads to very

17 inches or larger is going to severely limit your options and be a bit of a pain to haul around. How about 16inches? If that's okay too, something like a used Lenovo Thinkpad T16 (Gen 1, 2, or 3) should fit in your budget. Has a numbpad, good build.

I just came across a recent news article https://www.notebookcheck.net/ThinkPad-T16-Gen-5-Lenovo-releases-new-16-inch-laptop-with-AMD-and-Intel-processors.1280902.0.html And there's a picture to go with it. Even though it doesn't show the entire keyboard, just a part of it, the F-keys are much clear

After looking a bit more and a gift from a grandparent gave some additional dollars that has increased the budget. There is time to wait a bit. The P16 gen 3 seems to be the best fit. Couple of questions on this spec. 16 inch screen, num pad are a must which is a big limiter as you said. ThinkPad T1

Agreed with all your points. Here is the T16 gen 3 review by laptop media: https://laptopmedia.com/review/lenovo-thinkpad-t16-gen-3-review-fast-performance-great-display-but-can-get-hot/ It has a table for the stress test that compares it to thinkbook 16 gen 7 with same CPU (125U), and the thinkbook

Even taking a quick glance at the ASUS Vivobook S16 I instantly realize that I wouldn't even consider this laptop for myself. It's about the keyboard. Key travel matters little to me, moreover, over time I even realized that a shorter key travel for me is at least as good, if not even better. These